Teedub
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Help with online dating profile.
I've only every briefly tried the whole online thing last year for about a month and got frustrated by the lack of responses - so I am woefully un-knowledgeable about the whole process.
I'm not sure how to approach the profile thing, as, well the reason I'm trying it again is a mate of mine signed up for POF on Sunday...had a date with a 6.5 the following day. I still think 'real life' gaming/dating is superior, but I suppose I'm thinking there's no harm in opening other avenues.
I'd say we're equally good looking, but his profile is very 'standard', whereas I made my last one a bit vague and answer-avoiding. The discernible difference is something in which I have zero control, but which I think a lot of the women on these sites screen for...height.
Anyone know anything around these things, do you just lie so that you pass the screening process and then game her so that she doesn't give a fuck by the time you meet? Anyone with a well received profile - your input would be appreciated.
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. - H L Mencken
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RE: Help with online dating profile.
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| 09-19-2013 09:58 AM |
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RE: Help with online dating profile.
I briefly put up a profile on OKC a few months ago just to see what would happen. I probably could've gone on several dates, but only went on one which went nowhere. I didn't really put much effort into hitting up girls. I just wanted to see what reaction I would get, what type of chics would be clicking on my profile, who would reach out to me first. The first few girls that wrote me were land whales. A few half alright girls gave me 4 or 5 stars on my profile, but when I hit them up, either no response or they stopped replying after a couple messages. I will definitely try it again when I'm ready. Like I said, this was just more of a test to see what's out there and what kind of reactions I would get. Didn't really put much effort into contacting chics.
My dilemma in writing a dating profile is that I don't have a clearly defined goal with it. If you're just looking to get laid, you need a certain type of profile that appeals to the type of slutty woman willing to have a ONS with a guy she just met online that night. And if you're looking for a nice girl that you may want something serious with, you need a completely different type of profile. Having a profile that appeals to slutty girls will turn off nice girls, and a profile that appeals to nice girls will make you look boring to the slutty, spontaneous girls. Personally, I'm open to either. Quick casual sex, or meeting a nice girlfriend you'd actually date. But I'm not sure how to write a profile that appeals equally to both type of girl. Any suggestions?
(This post was last modified: 09-20-2013 03:20 PM by speakeasy.)
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liveandlearn7
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RE: Help with online dating profile.
(09-20-2013 03:19 PM)speakeasy Wrote: I briefly put up a profile on OKC a few months ago just to see what would happen. I probably could've gone on several dates, but only went on one which went nowhere. I didn't really put much effort into hitting up girls. I just wanted to see what reaction I would get, what type of chics would be clicking on my profile, who would reach out to me first. The first few girls that wrote me were land whales. A few half alright girls gave me 4 or 5 stars on my profile, but when I hit them up, either no response or they stopped replying after a couple messages. I will definitely try it again when I'm ready. Like I said, this was just more of a test to see what's out there and what kind of reactions I would get. Didn't really put much effort into contacting chics.
My dilemma in writing a dating profile is that I don't have a clearly defined goal with it. If you're just looking to get laid, you need a certain type of profile that appeals to the type of slutty woman willing to have a ONS with a guy she just met online that night. And if you're looking for a nice girl that you may want something serious with, you need a completely different type of profile. Having a profile that appeals to slutty girls will turn off nice girls, and a profile that appeals to nice girls will make you look boring to the slutty, spontaneous girls. Personally, I'm open to either. Quick casual sex, or meeting a nice girlfriend you'd actually date. But I'm not sure how to write a profile that appeals equally to both type of girl. Any suggestions?
You make a profile that shows a clear balance. You like to have fun and just see what happens. When you contact someone, you choose your game plan depending on her profile, how she answers her OKC match questions, and how she reacts to what you're saying. Test out the waters first.
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RE: Help with online dating profile.
Email me your pics to [email protected] I'll Photoshop them. Seriously. Unless you're an honest to god bridge troll I can add 1-2 points to your general appearance in 10 minutes of work. Make sure the shots are clear face pics with in-focus eyes - that's 90% of the battle right there.
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